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| Expression | 1. A creed of unknown origin, which was formerly ascribed to the apostles. It certainly dates back to the beginning of the sixth century, and some assert that it can be found in the writings of Ambrose in the fourth century.[Websters]. | |
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Common Expressions: APOSTLES' CREED
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| Apostles' creed | A creed of unknown origin, which was formerly ascribed to the apostles. It certainly dates back to the beginning of the sixth century, and some assert that it can be found in the writings of Ambrose in the fourth century. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: APOSTLES' CREED
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| Apostles' Creed | Literature | 1: (The). A church creed supposed to be an epitome of Scripture doctrines, or doctrines taught by the apostles. It was received into the Latin Church, in its present form, in the eleventh century; but a formula somewhat like it existed in the second century. Items were added in the fourth and fifth centuries, and verbal alterations much later. 2: It is said that Tullo, Bishop of Antioch, introduced the Creed as part of the daily service in 471. Source: Brewer's Dictionary. | |
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